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REVIEW

Here with Me by Brooke Montgomery

Sugarland Creek #1

Sizzling hot romance that had all the feels – loved Noah and Fischer!

What I liked: * Noah: professional horse trainer, youngest of five and only daughter, works on Sugarland Creek Ranch with her family, excellent at what she does, adrenaline junkie, fun, responsible, caring, kind, takes no guff, knows what she wants and states it openly, empathetic, perfect for and with Fischer

* Fischer: farrier, retired professional bull rider, divorced, father looking for second chance with his son, attractive, knows his way around a horse, knew what he wanted when he first saw Noah, strong, kind, caring, there for those he cares about, perfect for and with Noah

* Noah’s family: mother, father, grandmother, and four siblings – all have big parts in the story

* Jase: Fisher’s son, realtor, Noah’s ex-boyfriend, dealing with grief and abandonment issues, grew on me through the story

* Magnolia: Noah’s best friend, outgoing, open, free, has a crush on Noah’s brother, dreams of having her own business, has a big surprise reveal at the end of the book

* The horse training parts and learning more about the business

* That Karma worked things out well for most everyone

* Looking forward to the next book in the series

* Reading a new-to-me author that I would like to read again

What I didn’t like:

* Who and what I was meant not to like

* Thinking about how painful it would be to lose a child, animal, or anything one truly loved

Did I like this book? Yes

Would I read more in this series? Yes

Thank you to the author and IndiePenPR for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

BLURB

A forbidden age gap stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a daring horse trainer and her off-limits ex-boyfriend’s dad… When we met at the rodeo, I only knew his first name. Sparks ignited between us, and we spent an unforgettable night together. It's not until the morning after when I recognize his last name do I realize who he is. So I do what any rational woman would and make the walk of shame while he sleeps. It's not like I'll ever see him again or have to explain why I left. But I'm proven wrong when he shows up at my family's ranch as the new farrier. We can't be more than friends—for many reasons.  He's twice my age, workplace relationships are off-limits, and he moved back to rebuild a relationship with his son—the one I used to date.  Getting involved would ruin everything. As we struggle between right and wrong, our connection deepens even though his traumatic past makes him doubt he deserves a second chance. But it doesn't matter when everything's against us, including a rival who's out to get me and my ex who's determined to win me back. After a riding trick goes wrong on his watch, he insists on taking care of me. Even though the odds are stacked against us, we keep the truth to ourselves. But secrets don't stay hidden for long in a Southern small town. Here With Me is book 1 in the Sugarland Creek series. Contains 20+ year age gap, ex-boyfriend's dad, workplace romance, opposites attract, and secret relationship vibes. Each book in this Southern, small town series is a stand-alone and ends in a happily ever after. Please read the content warning before the prologue.

AUTHOR BIO

Brooke has been writing romance since 2013 under the USA Today Bestselling author pen names: Brooke Cumberland and Kennedy Fox, and now, Brooke Montgomery. She loves writing small town romance with big families and happily ever afters! She lives in the frozen tundra of Packer Nation with her husband, wild teenager, and four dogs. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, watching ASMR and reading vlogs on YouTube, or binge-watching a TV show she's most likely behind on. Brooke's addicted to iced coffee, leggings, and naps. She found her passion for telling stories during winter break one year in grad school—and she hasn’t stopped since. Find Brooke Montgomery:

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REVIEW

Total Ship Show by Susan Renee

Love at Sea #7

 A witty rom-com that actually made me laugh is rare indeed and this one had more than one scene that did that for me. By the end of the book, I was invested in the outcome and hoped for happily ever after for Aris and Adrienne.

 What I liked:

* Adrienne Hart: smart, witty, independent, good friend, knows what she wants, willing to put herself out there, creative, has a sense of humor, liked her

* Aris McElfry: physician, intelligent, witty, strong sense of self, charming, easy to know, different sense of humor, good friend, communicates well, liked him

* Learning a bit about wildlife conservation that included learning more about turtles and beavers

* The meet-cute – had me laughing big time – sparkly pink, indeed ;)

* The agreement that Aris and Adrienne came up with and how it morphed into more

* That I could see Aris and Adrienne together as a good fit not only for the week but also beyond

* The supporting characters – friends and family

* Meeting a new-to-me author I would gladly read again

 What I didn’t like:

* Can’t really think of anything…

 Did I like this book? Yes

Would I read more by this author? Yes

Will I read more in this series? Yes

 Thank you to the author and IndiePenPR for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 4-5 Stars

       BLURB

 My old college friends decided we need to take a group cruise, significant others included. There’s just one small hiccup…I’m woefully single. I ask a friend to come with me to pose as my boyfriend, but he backs out on me at the last minute. What’s a girl to do on a cruise as a single person? Wait…what? It’s a lover’s cruise? Oooh ship! No way am I spending the week with my friends as the only single in the group. I’ve got to find myself a hot, fake boyfriend, or better yet, a fake fiancé for the week. It can’t be that hard. There have to be plenty of single men on the ship. One of them is bound to say yes. I’ll just board the ship as early as possible and hope I bump into someone worthy. Okay, yeah. This could work. It’ll either be a genius move… Or a total ship show. Total Ship Show is a fake romance rom com, part of the Love at Sea multi-author series. Get ready to set sail through the Caribbean on Festival Cruises’ most alluring voyage with eight of your favorite authors - happily ever after guaranteed! *Author's note: This book contains material you wouldn't want your kids to read! It's some really steamy ship sooo keep this ship to yourselves!

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Release Tour

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The Broadway Series Relaunch

by Allie York

  The Broadway Series is relaunching with new titles and gorgeous new covers! Allie York brings you five steamy, suspenseful romance reads with everything from single parents and secret admirers, to surprise babies and more – all in one heartwarming series.

   REVIEW

 Chance by Allie York

The Broadway Series #1

 Who knew that a runaway dog would play matchmaker for two such deserving people! Great way to spend the evening!

 What I liked:

* Jovie: strong, independent, business owner, author, divorced, loves her family, lacks a bit of self confidence

* Ewan: loves his younger sister and puts her first, good job, great circle of friends, fell for Jovie quickly, really liked him

* Nik: Jovie’s BFF for years, married to Rae, great person and addition to the story

* Amelia: Ewan’s teenage sister, writer, loves her brother, fan of Jovie’s book, matchmaker, nice addition to the story

* Jovie’s family: sisters met will perhaps show up in future books of the series, her mother is a bit pushy but loves her children, interested in hearing more about them

* The suspense part with the stalker and how it was dealt with

* The plot, pacing, and writing

* Knowing that there are more books to look forward to

* All of it really except…

 What I didn’t like:

* Who and what I was meant not to like

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I read more in this series? Yes

 Thank you to the author and indiePenPR for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 4-5 Stars

   Blurb

 Jovie

 Between running a successful business and attempting to pen a best-selling novel, I don't have the time or energy for the kind or romance I love to write about.

 So, I let it fall to the wayside.

 The thing is, life has a funny way of delivering what you need when you least expect it. And trust me, I was not expecting a poodle to be the one delivering a sexy Brit into my world.

 Ewan

 A tragic accident left me with time for only one woman in my life - my little sister, Amelia. Raising a teenager is enough work without adding in the hassle that comes with relationships.

 But when my disobedient dog, Clark, crashes into a sexy dog trainer and practically bows at her feet, the attraction is immediate.

 The chemistry between us is hard to fight and Jovie fits comfortably in my life with Amelia.

 It's all or nothing when someone else decides they want to change the game. Someone deadly, who has their sights set on what's mine.

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    REVIEW

 Change by Allie York

Broadway Series 2

 Second chance romance with bit of taboo, a lot of steam, secrets kept, and a happily ever after ending for more than one person in the story. Great addition to the series.

 What I liked:

* Lydia Reed: single mother, teacher, good friend, loving daughter and sister, guarded, knew one true love and that love was Jacob…well…and her son

* Jacob Teller: divorced, teacher, athlete, loving son, in the dark about his son, loving dedicated father, never forgot his first and only true love-Lydia

* Oliver: well adjusted, tweenager, athletic, intelligent, aware, good son, added a lot to the story

* The second chance theme that bordered on taboo

* Getting to see how Lydia’s family, met in book one of the series, is doing

* That one of the bad guys was not totally bad…

* The small town setting

* Wondering who will have their story told next

* The way it all came together in the end and the happy future I see for everyone

 What I didn’t like:

* Who and what I was meant not to like

* The years Jacob and Lydia could have had together

 Did I enjoy this book   Yes

Would I read more in this series   Yes

 Thank you to the author and IndiePenPR for the ARD – this is my honest review

 4-5 Stars

  Blurb

 Lydia Raising Ollie alone hasn't been an easy task but there was no other option. Thirteen years ago, I let his father walk away - without knowing the truth. I always thought it was for the best. Maintaining the secret about Ollie's true parentage seems like the right thing to do. But a chance run in with Jacob stirs up all the emotions I thought I'd left in the past and sends my world crashing down around us. I'm forced to come clean and share my son with a man I never thought I'd see again. I didn't think we'd have forever... Jacob My life is nothing like I planned. As if the death of my mother wasn't enough, I managed to lose my wife and the roof over my head in one fell swoop. But, my ex's infidelity isn't the end of the lies. Returning to my hometown brings a whole new set of obstacles, including a son I never knew I had. While Lydia's world is tumbling, I'm realizing this could be my chance at the family I never knew I was missing. Everything threatens to tear us apart. I'm fighting for my family, while Lydia is battling her heart. It's a vicious game of tug-of-war because life and emotions are never simple. But, we could have had forever, can I convince her we could have it again?

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   REVIEW

 Chase by Allie York

The Broadway Series #3

 Kismet, karma, fate or chance…a bus ride, a notebook, and words that changed two lives forever…great little story.

 What I liked:

* Harriet: younger sister, daughter of an addict, works in mortuary, list-maker, pleaser, friendly, has a difficult backstory, felt for and with her and really liked her

* Briggs: twin, architect, notetaker, loving son, takes backseat to alpha brother, falls for Harriet at first sight, really liked him and how he came out of his shell with Harriet

* The way Harriet and Briggs came together and seemed to be perfect for one another

* Faye: Briggs mother and a good person

* That Beck seemed to wise up a bit by the end of the story…hope it continues

* The plot, pacing, location, and writing

* Getting to see the cast of characters from previous books and finding out how they are doing

* Wondering which character on Broadway will have his or her story up next

* That the dark vibe creators were dealt with in the end

 What I didn’t like:

* Who and what I was meant not to like

* Thinking about the difficulties that Harriet and Briggs had to face in their past

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I read more in this series? Yes

 Thank you to the author and IndiePressPR for the ARC- This is my honest review.

 4-5 Stars

  Blurb

 Harriet

 In less than a week, I've found myself homeless and alone.

 What else is a girl to do when life keeps kicking me down? The only thing I know how.

 Start over.

 With a couple of bags and a scrap of paper, I put myself on a bus and set off across the country to the one friend I know I can turn to.

 I had no intention of falling in love.

 Then I found a notebook.

 Briggs

 I've always been the underdog. Coming into this world four minutes behind my twin brother Beck has never bothered me. Being burned, both literally and figuratively by Beck is a different story though.

 With a failed engagement, a sick mother and a party-boy brother, most of my life is a blur.

 Until I see her.

 But lots of words and a dark cloud from her past threaten to tear it all apart.

 Will she be able to see past the secrets to find who truly admirers her?

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   REVIEW

 Choose by Allie York

The Broadway Series #4

 Excellent way to spend the afternoon. Broadway is a street file with wonderful people, great businesses, good friends, and potential for romance for more than one. Thoroughly enjoyed returning for another visit to see who would find their happily ever after this time.

 What I liked:

* Cori Sharpe: single parent, good friend, dog groomer, divorced, difficult backstory, puts her daughter first, rather taken with Griffin

* Griffin Steele: tattoo artist, recently given apprised of his fatherhood and given custody of his daughter, alpha, falls hard and quickly for Cori

* Celia: Griffin’s daughter, traumatized by her mother’s addiction and all she saw, secure with Griffin, forms strong bond with Axel at dance class

* Axel: Cori’s daughter, secure, dynamo, friendly, immediately accepts Celia and befriends her, chatterbox

* Seeing how the characters from previous books in the series are doing

* The plot, pacing, and writing

* That I felt Cori and Griffin were there for and good with one another

* The way Griffin supported and was there for Cori and how she had his bac, too

* The way friends and family stepped in to help and be there for one another.

* Knowing that there is at least one more book in the series to look forward to

 What I didn’t like:

* Who and what I was meant not to like

* Knowing that mean people can be as mean in real life as some of them were in this book.

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I read more in this series? Definitely

 Thank you to the author and IndiePenPR for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 4-5 Stars

    Blurb

 Cori Single mom, fearless, perpetually loveless. With an ex-husband in prison and a feisty daughter to raise on my own, there was no time for anything else. Sure, I may have needed a lot of things, but a man was not one of them. In fact, a man was the reason for every bit of misery in my life. But, when a new girl joins my daughter Axel's ballet class, with the company of her tall, tatted, sexy and very single dad, my ideas about men start to shift. Getting to know Griffin and his daughter, Celia, makes it harder to ignore not trying my hand at love again. If only my head and my heart can see that we are worth it.

Griffin Single dad, inked, badass. Believe me when I tell you, no one was more surprised than me to find out that I had a kid - a daughter. Five years old when some social worker dropped her in my lap. My life was literally flipped upside down. Instead of late nights with loose women, I found myself home in time for bedtime stories and a house filled with more pink stuff than I could ever imagine. With my priorities now firmly shifted from fun to family, falling for Cori is easy. Especially when her own daughter, Axel, breaks through Celia's hard shell. Now if I could just convince Griffin that one family together is better than two apart. I've got my work cut out for me since we're all a little tattered & bruised.

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   REVIEW

 Cherish by Allie York

The Broadway Series #5

 What a wonderful story! Thoroughly enjoyed watching Beck and Meredith meet, fall in love, and find their happily ever after.

 What I liked:

* Meredith: strong, musically talented, ran from an abusive relationship, has some medical issues to deal with, family is there for her, and her knight in shining armor may have saved her but claims to have tarnished armor

* Beck: twin, architect, a womanizer and hedonist, architect, considered a bad boy and trouble, steps in when Meredith is in a crisis and falls quickly for her, supportive, caring, makes some big changes and grows a lot

* The setting, plot, pacing, and writing

* Returning to the close friends that work on Broadway and seeing how they are all doing

* Finding out who has babies or will be having them soon

* The way Meredith and Beck communicated openly and feeling they were good together

* Sadie: Beck’s new dog and also the other dogs and cat that were owned by various people

* That the friends and family in the story were there for one another

* The surprises, twists, and turns

* the conclusion and hoping that the Broadway friends and family will have many years of happiness to enjoy together

 What I didn’t like:

* Who and what I was meant not to like

* That this is the last book in the series

 Thank you to the author and IndiePenPR for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 4-5 Stars

  Blurb

 Meredith

 Okay, maybe running away from my family and moving cross country with my boyfriend was a bad idea. A really bad idea.

 For two years I let a man dull my shine and to leave me beaten and broken until I couldn't take any more.

 With a new life growing inside me, I know it's time for me to go back home, even if my family never forgives me for the hurt I have caused.

 The last thing I'm looking for is for someone to save, especially when I'm trying to save myself.

 But something about Beck pulls me in.

 Beck

 I'm a horrible person. I know it and so does everyone else.

 Everyday it gets harder to dull the pain and forget the past.

 After waking up in a seedy hotel with a woman I don't even recognize, I'm sure my life isn't even worth it any more.

 I'm just about to end it all when my salvation stumbles into my lap.

 Meredith has every reason to push me away. But, I'm determined to prove to her (and myself) that I am the better man.

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   Excerpt from Chance, book one in The Broadway Series

 Copyright 2022 Allie York

 We hadn’t even made it to the mailbox before the leash was pulled from my hand and the hard plastic was bouncing behind him as he bolted down the street. I growled a series of curses worthy of making a sailor blush and took off in a run after him, screaming his name. Once I caught him, his slow painful death was inevitable. I would kill him and relish every second of it. I lost sight of him as I rounded a corner and skidded to a halt, nearly tripping over a crack in the sidewalk. I spotted him as he ran full-force into someone walking their dog and panicked. It wouldn’t be the first person my idiot dog leveled on a walk.

I took off as fast as I could, yelling at him, only to find the woman holding his leash with a very pissed off expression. I let her place the leash in my hand, doubling over to catch my breath and being assaulted by my own stupid animal. Her sheepdog stood still by her side in statuesque annoyance. I apologized, asking if he had knocked her over, to which she responded with a curt, “No.” The woman held out a card. Fantastic. My horrid beast had run into a dog trainer. A very lovely dog trainer.

   About Allie York

I'm a mom, wife, and dog groomer by day. At night I write contemporary romance. I love funny dog videos, I read naughty books, and drink too much coffee.

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REVIEW

Ship Got Real by T.L. Anderson

Love at Sea 5

 Love at first sight, soul mates, or instalust? Only time will tell as Avery and Colin meet after being set up by people who love them both.

 What I liked:

* Colin: art historian, older brother, on the cruise for his sister, not in the market for love, rather taken with Avery

* Avery: jewelry maker, good friend, guards her heart, fears the pain of loved lost, attracted to Colin

* Theo: Avery’s best friend, works with Evelyn, Colin’s student, supportive, caring, deserves love of his own

* Evelyn: sister to Colin and friend and coworker of Theo’s, matchmaker, searching for her mister right

* The activities on the ship that sounded like so much fun – th scavenger hunt was a hoot!

* The activities off the boat – floating down a river, cooking a meal together, and the steamy beach scene

* The eventual HEA for Colin and Avery

 What I didn’t like:

* Nothing really…just wished that Avery was less traumatized by the loss of her mother…

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I read more by this author? Yes

 Thank you to IndiePenPR for the ARC – this is my honest review.

 4 Stars

     BLURB

 Get ready to set sail through the Caribbean on Festival Cruises’ most alluring voyage with eight of your favorite authors - happily ever after guaranteed! Experience everything the Love at Sea series has to offer. From speed dating to masquerades, guests are sure to enjoy the hot days and steamy nights. Explore hidden waterfalls, swim with dolphins, and watch as eight couples find their forever on the open ocean. Each story features a brand new couple and a fun trope from our amazing line up of authors including: Kate Stacy, HM Thomas, Mari Sol, S.A. Clayton, T.L. Anderson, Karigan Hale, Susan Renee, and A.M. Williams.

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REVIEW

Sick of This Ship by Mari Sol

Love at Sea #3

 Pretending to be someone else usually leads to trouble and this story proved it once again. In this story Zoey tries to help her sister out but instead ends up in a bit of a muddle while on what should have been a relaxing cruise. The Love Boat for some…not so much for Sebastian and Zoey.

 What I liked:

* The close relationship between sisters Zoey and Anna

* The close relationship Sebastian has with his grandparents

* The Zoey and Sebastian both have trust issues due to their parents

* The setting on the cruise

* Zoey’s job as a stunt double – wonder what that would be like

* Sebastian’s realization he was ready for a change of job and actively looking for a new one

* The interaction Jamie and the three men he met added to the story

* That there was a happy ending

* That by being on the blog tour for this series I get to read a variety of authors work – many of the authors are new to me

 What I didn’t like:

* The assumptions made and trust issues that had to be dealt with – would find it hard to get over them, I think.

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes, for the most part

Would I read more in this series? Yes

 Thank you to the author and IndiePenPR for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 3-4 Stars

     BLURB

 *Zoey* I would do anything for my sister. That includes pretending to be her on a cruise so she can stay behind and spy on her cheating husband. My job? Take over her Instagram and enjoy myself. But my tropical holiday becomes anything but relaxing, once I meet Sebastian Greer. Pain in the ass extraordinaire. A desperate man who can only be looking for one thing - to hook up with all the single women he can find on the ship. Unfortunately, Sebastian seems to be everywhere I go. And the thing is, the more I run into him, the more I realize that maybe I was wrong about him after all.

*Sebastian* Seducing a beautiful woman on a cruise? Sounds like a dream come true, right? Wrong. I’m not here to fall in love or even hook up. I’m here to catch a cheater. That’s right, my boss thinks his wife is unfaithful, and it’s my job to prove it. There’s just one problem…the more I get to know my target, the harder I find it to fight these unexpected feelings for her. When she confesses that she’s not who I think she is, I’m pissed - even though I’ve been lying to her too. With tensions flying high, we’re both sick of this ship. The end of the cruise can’t come soon enough. But after we disembark, no matter how much I want to forget her, I can’t. The question remains: could we overcome our secrets and have a future together, or did our ship already sink?

  Sick of This Ship is an enemies-to-lovers romance, part of the Love at Sea multi-author series. Get ready to set sail through the Caribbean on Festival Cruises’ most alluring voyage with eight of your favorite authors - happily ever after guaranteed! Experience everything the Love at Sea series has to offer. From speed dating to masquerades, guests are sure to enjoy the hot days and steamy nights. Explore hidden waterfalls, swim with dolphins, and watch as eight couples find their forever on the open ocean.

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RELEASE TOUR - The Hometown Dilemma by Julie Archer

RELEASE TOUR – The Hometown Dilemma by Julie Archer

In THE HOMETOWN DILEMMA by Julie Archer, when Jaime Harlow returns home in hopes of starting over, she is forced to rethink her plans, and an old friend from college, Wade Dempsy offers to help, leaving her second-guessing everything. Old times, new feelings – and one stormy night – are all they need to ignite the desires they never realized existed. Fans of The Lawton Ridge Series by Kennedy…

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REVIEW

Ship Happens by Kate Stacy

Love at Sea Series - Book 1

 Tate and Macy have been friends with benefits in a ‘situationship’ over several years. When not with someone else, they end up together. At the beginning of this story, they find themselves on a ‘love cruise’ together giving them an opportunity to stay as they are, find someone new, or become more to one another.

 What I liked:

* Tate Thorne: brother, runs family landscaping business, in need of a break, cares deeply for Macy, a nice guy and great with Marcy in more ways than one

* Marcy Carmichael: RN, only child, good friend, ready to enjoy vacation, never has wanted children, might care more deeply for Tate than she realized – took me a bit of time to warm up to her

* The people that Tate and Marcy met that could be longer term friends – might show up in books of their own

* The food and cocktails – sounded delicious

* The activities on the ship – never have been on a cruise and this one sounded like a lot of fun

* That Tate’s family cared enough for him to play matchmaker

* Marcy’s friend that gave her sound advice

* Finding out more about the two of them and their lives

* Learning about turtle research and that volunteers must sometimes be help out

* That Tate and Marcy seemed to belong together

* Wondering if any of the men met will ever visit Tate and Marcy

 What I didn’t like:

* Knowing that irresponsible behavior, on a cruise, tour, or in real life, can be dangerous – as shown at least a couple of times in this story

* That it took a bit of time to warm up to Marcy

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I read more in this series/by this author? Yes

 Thank you to the author and IndiePenPR for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 4 Stars

       BLURB

 Tate

Macy Carmichael has been my friend with mind-blowing benefits for a long time now. But, I’ve been craving more from her. More than she’s ready to give. When my siblings book me on an all-inclusive cruise, I jump at the idea of a free vacation and a chance to get away for a while. Unfortunately, my meddling older sister left out a few important details—like the name of the cruise. Love at Sea. Is she for real? If that’s not bad enough, she signed me up for a variety of activities and makes me promise that I’ll take part in every single one. She also failed to mention that she convinced Macy to book the same cruise. Imagine my surprise when she sits down across the table from me during the speed dating event I didn’t even want to attend. All bets are off. I’ll be damned if some other man is getting close to what’s mine. Macy Desperate for a vacation and break from everyday life, I take the suggestion of a close friend and book myself a week-long cruise. I even go along with her recommendation. The Love at Sea cruise aboard the Heart of the Deep. It doesn’t sound like a bad idea, even if the whole cruise is based around the finding and celebrating love. But when my best friend with toe-curling benefits, Tate Thorne, shows up during the speed dating event, I know I’m in trouble. No matter what I do, it always comes back to him. Maybe away from the hustle and bustle of our small town, we can finally explore something more. That is, if I can finally let go of all the “rules” of our previous arrangement. Ship Happens is a friends with benefits romance, part of the Love at Sea multi-author series. Get ready to set sail through the Caribbean on Festival Cruises’ most alluring voyage with eight of your favorite authors - happily ever after guaranteed! Experience everything the Love at Sea series has to offer. From speed dating to masquerades, guests are sure to enjoy the hot days and steamy nights. Explore hidden waterfalls, swim with dolphins, and watch as eight couples find their forever on the open ocean.

      AUTHOR BIO

 Author of emotionally-gripping, contemporary romance, Kate Stacy’s novels feature sassy heroines, swoony heroes, life, love, friendship, and all the angst. When she’s not writing or spending time with her family and friends in small-town North Carolina, Kate can most likely be found nose deep in her Kindle. She stays up too late, swears too much, and loves too hard. Likes: Music, Mermaids, Tequila, Knee-high Socks Hobbies: Baking, Cake Decorating, Photography For more information on Contemporary Romance Author, Kate Stacy: Visit her website: www.katestacy.com Sign up for Kate's monthly newsletter for book news, giveaways, and more: https://katestacy.eo.page/signup She loves to connect with readers on social media. You can find her here: ➜Instagram: instagram.com/authorkatestacy/ ➜Facebook: facebook.com/authorkatestacy ➜Twitter: twitter.com/authorkatestacy ➜Pinterest: pinterest.com/authorkatestacy ➜Goodreads: goodreads.com/authorkatestacy ➜FB Reader Group: facebook.com/groups/blackwoodbabes/

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